Wild Horse Nine: a fine cast, a strange mission and plenty of heart
I went to a media screening of Wild Horse Nine knowing almost nothing about it. John Malkovich, Sam Rockwell and Steve Buscemi were all the invitation I needed — and a Tom Waits cameo sounded like a very welcome bonus. Set in Santiago in 1973, against the turmoil of...
Amazon introduces new Kindles
This article was first published on Recharged. Amazon’s redesigned Kindle family puts reading comfort at the centre, with thinner, lighter devices, flush-front displays, and new ways to turn pages. Across Kindle, Kindle Paperwhite, and Kindle Colorsoft, the most...
My Birthday Wish List: A Little Practical, a Lot Outrageous
There comes a time every year when someone asks, “What would you like for your birthday?” Usually, I say something sensible like, “Oh, you don’t have to get me anything.” And while that’s true, it would be a disservice to the art of wishful thinking not to have a...
The Asus Zenbook 14 has landed
This article was first published on Recharged. The Asus Zenbook 14 makes a compelling case that portability is about more than a lighter bag. With a 1.1kg build, OLED screen, and useful everyday connections, this Snapdragon-powered model brings together the details...
Specialised treatments from the NakedCherry Apothecary

Specialised treatments from the NakedCherry Apothecary

The beauty and the brain behind NakedCherry, Karen Metsos, asked me to give the NakedCherry Apothecary range of pre- and post-wax treatments a go. This skincare range is suitable for both men and women, and focuses on exfoliation and nourishment with natural...

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Care for your hair with Kérastase

Care for your hair with Kérastase

This lovely unicorn mane doesn't maintain itself. Thankfully, Kérastase sent me the perfect trio of treatments to keep my colour vibrant and my locks soft. Bain Fluidéaliste Sulphate-Free Any hairdresser will tell you that sulphate-free is the best thing you can do...

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Visit the Haus of Klue and be the rainbow

Visit the Haus of Klue and be the rainbow

Follow Haus of Klue on Instagram. I first had my hair stripped down and then turned purple, pink and blue in December 2015. I was thrilled. It looked so gorgeous.   A post shared by Martha van Zyl (@syllcity) on Jan 5, 2016 at 7:29pm PST Later I had the pink and...

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Botox your hair at Sorbet Dry Bar in Dunkeld

Botox your hair at Sorbet Dry Bar in Dunkeld

Inoar's Hair Botox is the treatment we've all been waiting for! Sorbet Dry Bar in Dunkeld invited me to try this treatment for myself. How could I refuse after seeing so many other bloggers with fabulous hair in my timeline? So one Friday after work, I drove around...

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Get an appointment with the Skin Doctors

Get an appointment with the Skin Doctors

I am the worst at skin care. Once in a while I'll get a bee in my bonnet and decide to cleanse, exfoliate, mask and moisturise, but those moments are very few and far between. So when a beautician tells me that my skin looks pretty good, I feel a lot less guilty about...

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Travel to SW1 Salon and Cafe to glam up

Travel to SW1 Salon and Cafe to glam up

SW1 Salon and Cafe is a slice of unexpected glamour in the unassuming Hutton Court complex near Hyde Park. I received a voucher for a cut and blow, and didn't need much convincing to try them out. This hair, nails and beauty spot prides itself on using high-end...

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R&R at Mount Grace Spa

R&R at Mount Grace Spa

A bit of TLC from the amazing team at Mount Grace Spa was just what I needed. Their PR team got in touch and asked if I'd be interested in benefiting from a few relaxing treatments. Considering that I haven't blogged in over two months and felt like this entire year...

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Hair today, gone tomorrow

Hair today, gone tomorrow

So let's talk hair. Just before Christmas last year I went full mermaid: blue, pink, purple. It was glorious. Being naturally introverted I wasn't too crazy about the attention my hair drew - I think we're a little behind in South Africa with fully embracing beauty...

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The florals that characterise your favourite fragrance

The florals that characterise your favourite fragrance

When choosing your signature fragrance, it's always good to know what attracts you to a certain perfume so you can find even more delicious scents to add to your collection and mesmerise admirers with. Here's a handy chart made by clever people to help you find a...

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